Conference Planner; Portuguese speaking

Overview

The conference planner is a critical support role within the global Content Management team. The conference planner has the responsibility of content management and session delivery for global Gartner Conferences. This person will be responsible for the development, management and execution of various conference elements relating to agenda management. Portuguese language skills are required.

• Lead operational delivery of all agenda elements across multiple in-person conferences including agenda management, capacity management, financial management, and staff planning
• Communication and collaboration across conference operations teams to ensure seamless delivery of first-class conferences
• Partner with program management in delivering a client-focused agenda; develop and roll out new processes for session management and agenda guidelines
• Creation and continuous management of client-facing website that displays all session information for attendees; adhering to agenda go live and session access deadlines
• Continuous management and QA of client-facing mobile app that displays all session information for attendees
• Analyze data to improve attendee engagement and predict attendee behavior to determine the best course of action on various conference elements
• Create and maintain conference master planner to ensure up to date session information and room allocation is available to all key stakeholders
• Attend conferences as the onsite lead for in-person delivery including managing the conference’s session execution, data collection and liaising with agency partners and vendors
• Partner with Content leadership team on projects by providing feedback and maximizing output to scale the business
• Liaise with key conference partners and team members (internal and external) to ensure successful agenda execution
• Build and maintain good relationships by establishing trust and a working partnership

• Achieve operational excellence and execute global conferences on time, within budget and with great attention to detail
• Conference consistency through standardized and operational processes, project management and best practices both during planning and onsite execution
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Gartner’s conference business including the value proposition of each conference for attendees and exhibitors

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Portuguese language skills are required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working in a corporate environment
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, cross-functionally, and with agency partners
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
• Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
• Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentations skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement, and manage change and strive for continuous improvement
• Excellent organizational skills and an ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and thrive in high pressure situations
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time

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